Head of Permanent Recruitment - US

EXP Talent; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-end rewards

Luxury trips

Top-tier recognition

Founders support

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Head of Permanent Recruitment to build and scale a high-performing division focused on the US Data & AI market. The ideal candidate will lead a team, define growth strategies, and ensure high client performance standards. This opportunity involves substantial support from proven founders and a culture that rewards high achievers. Competitive salary based on experience with the potential to develop one of the industry's best permanent functions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading recruitment functions.
• Ability to build and scale teams effectively.
• Strong background in the technology recruitment sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the permanent division from 2 to 10+ heads.
• Define growth strategy and market focus with senior leadership.
• Hands-on billing leadership with a focus on client success.
• Hands-on billing leadership — setting the tone with your own performance and client wins
• Build a best-in-class candidate and client experience that matches the firm’s elite standards

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Strategic Planning

Client Relationship Management

Job description

Head of Permanent Recruitment – Technology (US Data / AI Market)

London, United Kingdom

One of the most respected technology recruitment firms in the market is looking for a Head of Permanent Recruitment to build and scale a high-performing perm function within their already dominant US-focused business.

This is a 35-head, contract-heavy agency that’s built an incredible platform – now ready to go all in on permanent. They already have two high-performing recruiters placing into the US Data & AI market, and you’ll take ownership of that function from day one while shaping the wider growth strategy.

You’ll be supported directly by the Founders (each of whom has scaled multiple high-growth recruitment businesses before) and backed by an elite culture where $900k+ billers, industry-leading incentives, and high performance standards are the norm.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, coach, and scale the permanent division from 2 heads to 10+ within 12–18 months
• Work closely with senior leadership to define growth strategy, market focus, and structure
• Develop and execute plans to dominate the US Data & AI perm market, leveraging an already-established contract client base
• Hands‑on billing leadership — setting the tone with your own performance and client wins
• Build a best-in-class candidate and client experience that matches the firm’s elite standards

Why This Business?

• Unrivalled platform – deeply embedded in the US tech ecosystem
• Huge average fees – six-figure placements are standard
• Incredible incentives – luxury trips, high-end rewards, and top-tier recognition
• Founders who back you – full support, trust, and investment to build your vision
• Culture of winners – ambitious, collaborative, and genuinely one of the most talked-about agencies on the market

The Package

They’re open on base salary depending on what you bring to the table – the key is what you can build. You’ll have full ownership, strategic freedom, and the chance to create a permanent function that can become one of the best in the industry.

If you’re a proven billing leader who’s ready to build a US-focused perm division from the ground up, this is the opportunity to do it with the best platform in the game.

Apply confidentially today or reach out directly for a conversation.